When he gave up running a building business to be a homemaker, he thought he had it made.

The idea was to allow wife Bev to carry on running her recruitment firm, cut childcare costs and have more quality time with their daughter Tegan, seven.

But Steve, of Flint Mountain, ended up spending more time on the golf course than tending to his domestic duties.

So when Bev heard about Anthea Turner's Perfect Housewife series on the BBC, she knew the perfect candidate.

Steve became the first househusband to star in the programme.

His intensive training included how to fold a towel, hoovering techniques and cake-decorating.

He even visited Anthea's sparkling home to see an example of how good housekeeping should be done.

'She came in like a whirlwind,' Steve said. 'Tidying up before cleaning and putting everything in boxes.

'She said I'm shocking, terrible to my wife and my golf clubs should be nailed to the kitchen sink. She was hilarious - teaching me to hoover by putting a pop-sock on the end to pick up the bits.

'I clean on a Thursday but she said I should be doing it every day. She has absolutely lost the plot. It was worthwhile doing it just for a laugh.' It took Steve just 24 hours to revert back to some of his old ways - the cat's litter tray went back in the downstairs loo and the dog's water bowls are still kept in the lounge.

But six months on from his time with Anthea, he has stuck by some of her most useful tips.

Kitchen surfaces are kept clear of clutter, their farmhouse oven is a gem for airing clothes and the toilet rolls are kept in a wicker basket.

It has also given Steve massive respect for anyone who takes on housework.